Scalephantomphixer Posted September 25, 2010 Author Share Posted September 25, 2010 (edited) Thank you Holmes and Gregg :) Here we are: after 2 years and 4 days the Felixstowe and its diorama is finished. I stick neatly to my usual production pace :P Felixstowe, UK. Spring 1918 The tide is out at the Royal Navy Air Station. A salty, rotten and muddy smell is lingering in the air. Debris float around, men run and shout. Finally the large seaplane is pulled out from the maintenance hangar onto the jetty. The Royal Navy urgently need new recruits. The officer, the panel, the plane and the camera are ready to shoot the ultimate propaganda picture. Unfortunately... ... today the seagulls are playing the goofs! The sailor does his best to curse the impertinent squawking beast away from the wing. Officers usually have no time to play around and this one is no different. He is well beyond annoyance: actually quite grumpy. The sailor tries to cool him down, by pointing at the funny events unfolding at the top of the ladder. "Sir, I beg your pardon but today we have a slight delay indeed!" Apparently the annoyance draws to a happy end. The gull considers a quieter place and flies away. But the day is not yet over... ... and the next goofy bird already soars in over the scene, looking for the most appropriate place to land... "How about the spot my buddy's just leaving? But I'll wait until the ladder's pulled down..." B) Thank you all for your patience. The road was long and far from being straight... See'ya for the next build here on ARC :) Best regards, Pierre Edited September 28, 2010 by Scalephantomphixer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Pierre, This is Absolutely Incredible ! One can just hear the sailor with the broom cursing the seagull and the gull squawking back at him ... Perfection, Sir ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TobHol Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Speachless!! I admire the work done. Glue safely Tobias Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Els Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 This is beautiful. Its got it all. Great building skills, Great painting skills, Great layout, and it tells a nice little story. The perfect package. Els Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mkimages Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Once again I find myself in awe of your work. You show the skill and attention to detail of, well what can I say, a Swiss watchmaker. :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Hi, realy impressive Pierre, hope you come to Hyeres this year. Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 (edited) Thank you all guys :lol: ...hope you come to Hyeres this year. J'y serai, rendez-vous est pris Edited September 27, 2010 by Scalephantomphixer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D_IcarUS_ Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 (edited) Pierre, The only thing that come to mind again when I see a work from you done is: Another Masterpiece! Edited September 27, 2010 by D_IcarUS_ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Absolutely beautiful work Pierre! Every single little detail - nothing is missed. A definite work of art, with a nice little touch of humour. Cheers! Mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 Thank you all guys I edited the final post to add my little story. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Pierre, Now that is truly AWESOME . The diorama is just SO EXQUISITE and the work is OUTSTANDING and WONDROUS. The fine detailed work is EXTRAORDINAIRE.... I have thoroughly enjoyed following your thread and build. KUDOS to you Pierre.. HOLMES :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnReid Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Very creative .Love it! What's up next? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BK974 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 All red x'es here..no pictures...I wanted to see it also! Finn-ove Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ian lanc Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 All red x'es here..no pictures...I wanted to see it also!Finn-ove Me too all RED X's :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rpeck Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Same here no pic's.Missed it before. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalephantomphixer Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 Hi Gang, Where are the pictures? I had to reorganise my photoalbum, which broke the links. Go to my blog: greutert.wordpress.com On the Modelling/Felixstowe page are a few photos of the finished model, and a link to the entire build. :) Best regards, Pierre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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